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El Salvador
6,906,374
Population nowvs
Honduras
10,312,669
Population nowAs of 2026, El Salvador has a population of about 6,906,374 while Honduras has about 10,312,669 — a difference of 3,406,295 people. Honduras is growing faster (0.9% per year).
| El Salvador | Metric | Honduras |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9% | Growth rate / yr | 0.9% |
| 15.5 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 15.5 |
| 6.5 | Death rate / 1,000 | 6.5 |
| 328.2 | Density / km² | 92.0 |
| 48.9% | Male % | 48.9% |
| 88.0% | Literacy % | 88.0% |
| 11.0% | Smoking % | 11.0% |
| 69.7 | Life expectancy | 69.9 |